聡明

• 読み: そうめい
• ローマ字: soumei
• 漢字の分解: 聡 (sou) — keen, perceptive, sharp; 明 (mei/aka) — bright, clear, intelligent
• 発音: /soː.meː/

意味

Wise; intelligent; sagacious; keenly perceptive. Describes a person of exceptional intelligence combined with sound judgement and insight.

A na-adjective that elevates ordinary 賢い (clever, smart) to a more refined level, suggesting both intellectual sharpness and moral discernment. Common in formal eulogy, biography, and respectful characterisation. Carries a nuance of wisdom beyond mere book knowledge—an astute understanding of people and situations. 聡明な判断 (sagacious judgement) and 聡明な子 (an exceptionally bright child) are frequent collocations.

例文

1. 若くして会社を立ち上げた彼女は、聡明な判断力と強い実行力で業界をリードした。
2. 聡明な外交官はどんな難局においても感情を抑え、最善の落とし所を見つけ出す。
3. 先生に聡明だと褒められた彼は、その言葉を胸に一層勉学に励むようになった。

使い方ガイド

場面: biography, education, leadership, praise, diplomacy

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

Compound of 聡 (sou, keen/sharp hearing/perception) and 明 (mei, bright/clear/intelligent). The character 聡 specifically denotes sharp perception and quick understanding; 明 adds clarity and brilliance. Together they describe a mind that perceives swiftly and judges clearly. Common in classical Chinese texts imported into Japanese.

文化的背景

時代: Classical–Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Educated